If you are the patient / legal guardian or caregiver of a patient receiving medical care in the Coeur d' Alene area, please complete the following record. Social workers and medical staff can also send referrals. Remember, all families referred to places operated by the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Inland Northwest (RMHC) must meet the minimum eligibility requirements.


To stay at Walden House, guests must:



  • Be the independently cared for patient or caregiver of someone who is receiving medical care or treatment at Kootenai Health or a Kootenai Health approved cllinic.

  • Maintain a permanent home address

  • Be willing and able to pass a search or the national sex offender registry. 

  • In light of the ever-growing need to provide affordable lodging accomodations for patients, their families, and employees, Kootenai Health has increased the nightly rate for eligible families beginning September 1st, 2022.  Kootenai Health remains committed to providing services to the community and partners on the Ironwood campus proximity.  If you have further questions on the increase of nightly rate, please contact Kootenai Health Guest Services, Justin Schorzman, at jschorzman@kh.org.



    • Kootenai Health Patients and Employees - $65/night

      • For Walden House financial concerns, call 208-625-5042 to speak with a social worker and get a referral



    • Out of Network Hospitals / Clinics - $99/night




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